Visa supports transaction settlement with USDC stablecoin
Payment card network Visa has announced that transactions can be settled using USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin powered by the Ethereum blockchain. Crypto.com is the first company to test the new capability with its own Visa-branded cards. USDC is a sta.....»»
Cummins agrees to record $1.65 billion U.S. engine emissions settlement
The lawsuit said Cummins allegedly installed so-called 'defeat devices' to bypass or disable emissions controls such as emission sensors and onboard computers......»»
Unveiling hidden biodiversity underfoot: DNA barcoding of Taiwanese forest leaf litter beetles
Forest leaf litter, often likened to terrestrial coral reefs, supports an astonishing variety of life. Among the myriad arthropods dwelling in this ecosystem, beetles emerge as the most common and speciose group. Despite their abundance, our understa.....»»
Lockly is bringing Matter and facial recognition to your front door in 2024
Lockly revealed a new smart lock with facial recognition during CES 2024, as well as a Matter hub that supports most existing smart locks......»»
j5create"s new Thunderbolt 4 docking station supports 8K 60Hz video
The latest Thunderbolt 4 docking station from j5create has 11 ports, 96W power delivery, 8K 60Hz video out support, and it's available to order now.8K Thunderbolt 4 Docking StationCES 2024 is underway, and new tech is being revealed all over the show.....»»
Apple now sending $92 payments to iPhone users affected by ‘batterygate’ throttling
Payouts to iPhone users are finally on their way as part of Apple’s $500 million settlement of the “batterygate” throttling controversy. iPhone users who filed a claim as part of the case will receive a payment of around $92.17 for each claim......»»
Apple finally sends "batterygate" checks to iPhone owners
Following its 2020 $500 million settlement to end a U.S. class action lawsuit over the iPhone "batterygate" saga, participants are finally starting to get payments.An iPhone batteryThe 2020 agreement by Apple to settle one of its so-called Batterygat.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Homey Pro combines Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and more into a single smarthome hub
Smart home platforms are like the famous xkcd comic. Every new one is designed to become the “one ring,” but it usually becomes just another standard to follow. attempts to bridge that gap by acting as a hub for everything. It supports Matter, Z.....»»
Qualcomm and Samsung are teaming up to fight Apple’s Vision Pro
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor supports super-sharp headset displays and advanced tracking for Samsung's spatial computing device......»»
Steam No Longer Works on Older Windows Versions
While the Steam app for Windows is one of the most convenient ways to access your library of games (as well as the store), it looks like the app no longer supports older versions of Windows. The post Steam No Longer Works on Older Windows Versions ap.....»»
How to get your cut of Apple’s $25 million Family Sharing lawsuit settlement
We recently learned that Apple is settling a class-action lawsuit over its Family Sharing feature for $25 million. Read along for all the details on who is eligible and how to submit a claim for the Apple Family Sharing lawsuit. more….....»»
Does the Google Pixel Watch 2 have wireless charging?
You might be curious to know whether the Google Pixel Watch 2 supports wireless charging. Given that the first one did, the answer might surprise you......»»
Hands on with Holafly eSIM: Easy and hassle-free mobile data for travelers
If your iPhone can use an eSIM, buy Holafly ahead of your next trip: it offers unlimited data at very good prices, and simplifies some of the complexities of eSIMs.If your iPhone supports eSIMs, this is where it will say so in SettingsSome day, and p.....»»
Apple Card, Apple Pay, and Wallet were hit by outages on Wednesday
For a few hours on Wednesday Apple's online financial services such as Apple Pay were down for some users, with reported issues including transaction notifications and in-App payments.Apple Pay is seeing some notification problemsApple Pay has had in.....»»
Apple Card, Apple Pay, and Wallet hit by outages
Apple is reporting that its online financial services such as Apple Pay are down for some users, meaning there are issues with transaction notifications and in-App payments.Apple Pay is seeing some notification problemsApple Pay has had intermittent.....»»
NordVPN app now available on Apple TV
With the tvOS 17 update, Apple TV now supports native VPN apps. Today, NordVPN launches its VPN app for Apple TV, allowing simple on-device setup to connect to its swarm of fast and secure servers. more….....»»
White House ‘tracking’ Apple Watch ban as Masimo CEO open to settlement
In the latest developments ahead of the US Apple Watch ban taking effect later this week, the White House has shared that it is keeping a close eye on the situation. Meanwhile, Masimo CEO shared that the company is open to settling with Apple to reso.....»»
Google to pay $700 million after one Play Store antitrust case
US states and customers of the Google Play Store are to share in a $700 million payout as part of Google's settlement of one of its antitrust cases.Google must pay out $700 million and also alter its app store processes as part of the settlementAs th.....»»
Masimo open to an Apple Watch settlement, if Apple would only call
Masimo CEO Joe Kiani claims the medical device company is open to a settlement discussion over the upcoming U.S. Apple Watch sales ban, but Apple allegedly hasn't made any moves to do so.Apple Watch with blood oxygen sensing functionsIn the face of a.....»»
Google’s loss to Epic Games leads to $700M settlement with users, states
Play Store users can expect at least $2 in "unnecessary" fees refunded. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) After Epic Games proved that Google’s Android app store monopoly violates antitrust law,.....»»
Apple hit with antitrust lawsuit alleging Apple Pay ‘bribe’ with Visa and Mastercard
Apple, Visa, and Mastercard have been named in a new antitrust class action lawsuit that accuses the three of conspiring to stifle competition for point-of-sale payment card services. As reported by Reuters, the lawsuit alleges that this has led to m.....»»